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straightforward

adjective

1. going or directed straight ahead:
   a straightforward gaze.
2. not roundabout or evasive; direct:
   straightforward criticism;
   a straightforward approach to a problem.
3. free from ambiguity; clear:
   straightforward instructions.
4. free from crookedness or deceit; honest:
   straightforward in one's dealings.
   Antonyms: devious

adverb

1. Also
   straightforwards.
   straight ahead; directly or continuously forward.

/ ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd /

adjective

1. (of a person) honest, frank, or simple
2. (of a task, etc) simple; easy

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Derived Forms

• ˌstraightˈforwardness, noun
• ˌstraightˈforwardly, adverb

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Other Words From

• straightforward·ly adverb
• straightforward·ness noun
• unstraight·forward adjective

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

The messages were straightforward and concise, although many elected officials who inhabit Sacramento’s political cocoon tend to be tone-deaf to voices that don’t emanate from large campaign donors and special interests.

Otherwise, the most straightforward route is likely applying for a national visa, intended for those who plan to stay in Italy longer than 90 days.

But if the hefty British presence at the Palacio de Deportes thought it was going to be straightforward conclusion from there, they were mistaken.

Steve posted a straightforward photo with a complete description of who he was and who he wanted to meet.

But for us, it was kind of straightforward.